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We hope you find the perfect name for your cat from this list of Egyptian cat names.

It is quite common for people to choose cat names from other languages. Often, this is because we would like to give our lovable little kittens exotic or unique cat names. If you are looking for modern or ancient Egyptian cat names, you’ve come to the right place! Egyptian names make for some of the best cat names.

Cats in ancient Egypt were considered sacred. Known in Egyptian as “Mau”, were revered for their poise and grace, as well as their ability to control vermin. Few societies have praised cats as much as ancient Egypt, so it is common (and fitting) for people to choose Egyptian names for cats,Egyptian cat god names or Egyptian cat goddess names. The two main breeds still common today which come from Egypt are the Egyptian Mau and Abyssinian cat. Honoring your little loved feline with an Egyptian cat name is a fitting tribute to the dignity and elegance that we love about our cats!

Egyptian cat god names such as Bastet and Mafdet are commonly chosen. Here is a list of Egyptian female cat names and Egyptian male cat names.